C grade netball
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LEETON-WHITTON produced a 24-goal turnaround from a heavy semi-final defeat to claim its third straight C grade Riverina title.
The Crows proved too good at the death for Turvey Park, registering a 38-36 victory to give the club its only title for the day.
Coach Kathryn Bechaz said the win was set up before the game started.
"The girls came prepared to play," Bechaz said.
"They knew the had to play a role and a lot of the process would take care of itself. They had a really good attitude.
"That's a 24-goal turnaround from last time we played them in the semi.
"It is almost the best win I've been involved with to have a turnaround of so many goals.
"I'm super proud of the effort for that reason. After getting blown off the court last time, they were focused when they turned up."
Turvey Park goal attack Kaitlyn Smith only missed two shots all game, but it was something the Crows were prepared for.
"We knew we had to convert our centres and score from turnovers in midcourt," Bechaz said.
"We got our first centre pass as a goal and it really helped us."
The game was tight throughout with the biggest lead either side had being four or five goals.
While the Crows led the first half, Turvey Park made a change for the third quarter, bringing on a tall goal keeper. That meant a change up in attack for Bechaz, who swapped the taller Taylah Block for Jazlyn Barnes.
The final goal was put in after the siren by Block from a penalty.
"It's the most calm game C grade has played all year," Bechaz said.
"A couple of the girls talked more. I had said if you see something on court don't wait until quarter time and they spoke up.
"They were really calm and patient, that's what won the game."
As well as the club's string of titles, Kate Vallance also chalked up three C grade titles in succession, while Georgia Dale won her third premierships in a row (the last Juniors title and three C grade).
Scores
C grade: Leeton-Whitton 38 d Turvey Park 36
Best: Abbey Corbett (Turvey Park)